Summer Mini Catalogue now available!

I can't believe it is the first day of Summer and officially the beginning of the Christmas season, even if I have been making Christmas Cards with many of you since September!
The 1st of December also marks the date for the release of the new Summer Mini Catalogue. Once again, there are beautiful stamps, embellishments and papers for us all to add to our ever growing supplies! One item that I know many of you will like is the Butterfly Punch co-ordinating with the Butterfly Prints Stamp set. There is also a gorgeous Red and White Polka-dot Grosgrain Ribbon that is very cute and I absolutely love the Handmade Crocheted Fleurettes. I will be adding samples of cards I have made from some of the items from this catalogue over the next few weeks so keep watching....

Ribbon Club

I am having a different type of 'Ribbon Club'! On offer is 1 metre of each colour of the 1/4 inch Grosgrain Ribbons, all for $15.00! What a great way to have all 17 colours in the range without buying the whole reel. With 12 places available, I only have 6 spots left so if you would like to join in, please let me know ASAP by emailing me on katy.catford@hotmail.com.

Sorry, I know this image is a bit average (again!) but it at least gives you an idea of the colours on offer. Alternatively, if you have the Idea Book and Catalogue, check out Page 151.

Seasons of Joy with Stampin' Write Markers

Here is a sample of a card being made by Christmas Stampastackers at the moment...

Using Stampin' Write Markers (Real Red, Always Artichoke and Choc Chip) I have inked up the different words of the stamp from the Seasons of Joy Stamp Set. Using Versamark I have stamped the flower star on the Kraft cardstock to bring out the natural colour of the Kraft. Markers are so versatile and obviously great when you want to use different colours on a stamp at $5.75 each or $57.95 for the pack of 12.

Parisian Breeze Specialty Designer Series Paper

Here is another way how the Textured Parisian Breeze Designer Series Paper from the current Spring Mini catalogue can be used. As it has a good thickness to it, I have used it as a tab to hold together this bag with the sauces in. I have simply stapled it to the bag and used the 'Horizontal Slot' punch ($11.50) to pull the Choc Chip 5/8 Grosgrain Ribbon and finishing it off with the Curly Label Punch Bundle ($65.95) and 'For you' stamp from the Great Friend stamp set ($31.95). Remember the Parisian Breeze paper and the Great Friend stamp set are from the Spring Mini catalogue which ends on November 30.

Spring Mini finishes soon...

You have only 2 weeks left to order items from the Spring Mini Catalogue! If there are Christmas Stamp Sets such as Tree Trimmings ($24.95),

Good Cheer ($39.95) that you have been delaying the purchase of, time is ticking so please let me know by Sunday 29th November if you would like to place an order from the Spring Mini. Don't forget too, the Scallop Oval Punch which is only available in this Spring Mini! These items will not be available after November 30. A reminder of samples of Stamp Sets from the Spring Mini are below... I have used the 'Great Friend' $31.95 and Oval All ($29.95) which is complemented by the Scallop Oval punch ($30.95).

Next Christmas Card Stampastack

The next Christmas Card Stampastack is scheduled for Monday 23rd November at 7.30pm. This time, we will make 6 cards and 2 Christmas Themed Boxes, all for $20. If you would like to attend, please let me know ASAP as places are limited.

Don't worry, India won't be leading the workshop, I just thought this was a cute photo of her stamping!

Christmas Gift-Giving Guide

The current special is promoting Christmas Gift Giving and supplies you need to make your Christmas Projects. If you spend $85 on the products listed below, you receive a free Scallop Square punch valued at $30.95. The special runs from 1st November to 14th December and as always, please contact me to place an order.
So grab out your wish list and if the products listed below are on your list of items to purchase over time, now is the time to do so. Products included in the special are:

• I Wish Simply Scrappin Kit, Item 112193, $36.95, P. 137
• Petal Party Simply Scrappin Kit, Item 113059, $36.95, P.136
• Rock-a-bye Girl Simply Scrappin Kit, Item 112165, $36.95, P. 137
• Rock-a-bye Boy Simply Scrappin Kit, Item 112172, $36.95, P. 137
• Sweet Nothings Simply Scrappin' Kit, Item 113925, $36.95, P. 138
• Hoppy Memories Simply Scrappin' Kit, Item 113936, $36.95, P. 138
• Real Red 12" x 12" Card Stock, Item 106545, $14.50, P.128
• Kiwi Kiss A4 Card Stock, Item 116204, $13.50, P.126
• Whisper White A4 Card Stock, Item 106549, $13.50, P.127
• Bold Brights A4 Assorted Card Stock, Item 106560, $14.50, P.128
• Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Item 109054, $14.95, P 151
• Riding Hood Red 5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Item 111374, $19.50, P150
• Real Red Stampin Write Marker, Item 100052, $5.75, Pg 128
• Brilliant Blue Stampin Write Marker, Item 100057, $5.75, Pg 128
• Glorious Green Stampin Write Marker, Item 100047, $5.75, Pg 128
• Dress Up Ribbon Originals, Item 114317, $24.95,P. 150
• Valet Ribbon Originals, Item 114318, $24.95, P.150
• Pigtails Ribbon Originals, Item 114316, $27.95, P. 150
• Button Latte Designer Buttons, Item 114333, $15.50, Pg 151
• Button Bouquet Designer Buttons, Item 112092, $15.50, Pg 151
• Cutter Kit, Item 106958, $33.95, Pg 155
• Curly Label Punch Bundle, Item 112966, $65.95, P. 153
• Small Flat Cellophane Bags, Item 103104, $7.50, P. 130
• From the Kitchen Stamp Set, Item 115810, $52.95, P.93
• Just Jawing Stamp Set, Item 115828, $45.95, Pg. 67
• On Board 5" x 5" Art Journal, Item 108495, $13.50, Pg 147
• Spiral Punch, Item 108341, $20.95, Pg 152
• Thanks x 2 Simply Sent Card Elements & More Kit, Item 116809, $48.95, Pg 142
• More Thoughts Simply Sent Kit, Item 116810, $83.95, Pg. 143
• 2U Simply Sent Card Elements & More Kit, Item 116808, $48.95, Pg 142
• No One Like You Simply Sent Kit, Item 116811, $83.95, Pg 143